Nomination of Michael Philip Skarzynski To Be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce

The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael Philip Skarzynski to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Trade Development). He would succeed James P. Moore, Jr.

Since 1986 Mr. Skarzynski has been with Motorola, Inc., in Schaumburg, IL, serving as director of business development, 1988 to present, and director of marketing in the communications sector of the international group, 1986 - 1988. Prior to this, he was with G.D. Searle and Co., serving as director of finance of the consumer products group, 1985 - 1986; director of financial planning and analysis, 1984 - 1985; manager of corporate planning and development, 1982 - 1984; and corporate planner, 1980 - 1982. He was an associate with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1979 - 1980. He has also served as an economic consultant for economic consulting services of Clark, Gardner and Wolf International, 1978 - 1979.

Mr. Skarzynski received a bachelor of science of foreign service from Georgetown University and a master of management degree from Northwestern University.